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For 715 years, from 1278 to 1993, Andorrans lived under a unique co-principality, ruled by French and Spanish leaders (from 1607 onward, the French chief of state and the Spanish bishop of Urgel). In 1993, this feudal system was modified with the titular heads of state retained, but the government transformed into a parliamentary democracy. Long isolated and impoverished, mountainous Andorra achieved considerable prosperity since World War II through its tourist industry. Many immigrants (legal and illegal) are attracted to the thriving economy with its lack of income taxes. To be updated

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By Rob Wends
October 11th 2007

BACK to BULL country, very interesting times in Barcelona and a jaunt through Andorra Europe » Andorra » La Vella

Where did that come from?

So having breezed through a delightful Portugal we exited back into Espania. Our plan was to head east to Barcelona and what ever we discovered enroute then good luck. Our first stop was Salamanca and as it was raining we only stopped one night. The next morning another English couple, now living in France, were stuck in the mud so Rob assisted them to get out. As they were stuck good n proper we eventually towed them out. Good deed done for the day we headed off. Next stop worth mentioning was Logrono and although it was a quaint town with [View Full Entry]

By Sarah and Yuri
October 7th 2007

That's a country? Europe » Andorra

A view from our hike

Andorra is a super small country nestled between Spain and France. We figured that we might not ever make it to Andorra in the future so why not see it now! We headed to a small ski down called Arsinal. Unlike the Spanish coast, the tourist ski season had not yet begun because there was no snow. It was just really cold! We had a hard time finding a place to eat on the first night so we had our good old sandwich in the room dinner. Of course this was accompanied by a fine bottle of wine! The next day [View Full Entry]

By Gaztravels
May 26th 2007

Spain, Andorra and France in one night Europe » Andorra » La Vella

Gary + Nantes = RAIN

After a bit of unguided touring of the majority of the roads that lead into and out of Valencia I finally managed to arrive at the rendezvous point where I was due to meet up with Ricardo, the world famous protechnician, to be escorted to his fireworks factory. He now thinks that I'm a little insane after his questioning a little along the lines of; you come to Spain, drive into Valencia with no hotel booking, where did you stay? Yes a nice little hostal in the old part of town. Where did you eat? oh a couple of nice resturaunts [View Full Entry]

By Crackly
March 21st 2007

Andorra Travel Blog by Crackly Europe » Andorra » La Vella

Andorra La Vella Streetscape

I hope youve been practicing your Catalan. Yes, the only country in the whole wide world where the official language is Catalan. But its OK, French, Spanish or English will get you around - no worries!! Another interesting thing is, that out of the population of around 80,000, Spanish make up 37%, Andorran 34% and French, around 15% - the Andorran population is outnumbered by the Spanish. **** Yes, nestled neatly between Spain and France - two of Europes' biggest countries- is one of Europes smallest. Many Europeans like it here because of the shopping. This is because there is [View Full Entry]

By ashen
March 4th 2007

Ski Trip to Andorra Europe » Andorra

Windy Pyraneezy

Now I am not a fan of packaged holidays at all as i generally like to get a flight and just go and figure it out when i am there. So, given i love skiing and hav'nt been since i went to bulgaria in 2005 i wasnt going to turn down the opportunity. Myself and KT, Gaz & Jen and Chris & Nic headed off to Manchester airport to get a flight to Tolouse in France where we would then get a transfer to Arinsal in Andorra. Flight time was only an hour and a half so we jumped on to [View Full Entry]

By PHYSIO DAVE
February 24th 2007

Sun and Ski! Europe » Andorra

pas de la cassa

well this brings back memories adding an entry to the blog as its been over a year now! Ive been in Andora for 6 days now but feels a lot longer as have done so much. All in all there are 11 of us in a group and its been a blast. The skiing has been unbelievable and we were lucky to have a huge snow fall just before we arrived. Ski school was great - every day from 10-1pm then lunch and back on the slopes for the afternoon. i feel ive definitely got the hang of it now and [View Full Entry]

By Debbi
February 12th 2007

Andorra - Arinsal Europe » Andorra

Well today we collected all our ski equipment, we put the kids in ski school and met our ski instructor to start learning to ski (or try to!) we had a lesson for around 2 hours, just learning the basics, the weather was quite warm, to be honest I was really tired, today was a very long day, and we just about made the gondola on the way back at 5pm, we was all very tired and looking forward to dinner. After and nice shower and some food we all got pissed in the bar. [View Full Entry]

By Debbi
February 11th 2007

Andorra - Arinsal Europe » Andorra

After a short flight and a long transfer we arrive at our hotel, shattered! I have a splitting headache so I rest for a while, dinner wasn't that great, unpacked and had an early night ready for tomorrow. [View Full Entry]

By Marcoelitaliano
February 4th 2007

I'm a Shopping Illiterate Europe » Andorra » La Vella

Village in the Pyrenees

There are two reasons why foreigners travel to Andorra: skiing or shopping. Now, I’m crap at skiing and I hate shopping. Nevertheless… Andorra is a Country of Lilliputian size, only 40 kms from the south border (the one with Spain) to the Pas de the House one which separates the Country from France. The latter sits at over 2000 meters a.s.l. and, contrarily to what happens with the Spanish one, it represents a true physical barrier. The connections to and from Andorra are consequently good with Spain but nearly nonexistent with its overpyrenees neighbour. Starting from Carcass [View Full Entry]

By rodandsandra
January 21st 2007

Skiing!! Europe » Andorra

Dorky beginner

Andorra Ski Trip Firstly let me apologise for there not being many pictures for this trip. I didn't take the camera out as much as I should and some of the photos I do have will never see the light of day as I am severely hungover in some and looking worse for wear! :o Anyway had two purposes for this trip and that was to learn how to ski and not fall over and break something. Well I accomplished both although I think I will need to practise the skiing every year to get better so it's just another excuse [View Full Entry]

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